Armen vs Boris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Armen Rank #3,332
Boris Rank #3,374

Armen is more popular, ranked #3332 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armen ___

  • Armen Hagop
  • Armen Vartan
  • Armen Ara
  • Armen Leon
  • Armen Grigor
  • Armen Michael

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Armen

Aram Tigran Vartan Ani Narine

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armen or Boris more popular?

Armen is more popular, ranked #3332 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Armen and Boris mean?

Armen means "man of Armenia, Armenian" (Armenian origin). Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin).

Are Armen and Boris boy or girl names?

Armen is primarily a boy name. Boris is primarily a boy name.

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